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and resulted in zoning and subdivision regulations for controlling new residential and commercial development. Throughout the 1980's, the city of Ramsey continued to experience above-average residential growth. Until 1985, much of this residential development occurred throughout the City as large-lot residential developments without the benefit of municipal sanitary sewer and water services. In 1985, the southeastern part of the city received central sanitary sewer. In 1980, the City prepared its comprehensive plan in response to the Metropolitan Land Planning Act of 1976. This Act required all local governments in the Twin cities Metropolitan Area to prepare a comprehensive plan. Since 1980, the city has prepared several amendments to its original plan. The purpose of these plan amendments has been for the most part to amend its urban service area in response to continued residential development pressure. In addition, however, the City developed four distinct development areas as part of its 1990 plan amendment. These four districts included the following: Metropolitan Urban Service Area, where the city commits to supporting and encouraging growth and development in this development district by providing public services and facilities. Urban Reserve Area, is the area between the MUSA and the city's designated urban area boundary. This is the area where future MUSA expansions will logically occur. The city committed to preserving this area for the orderly and economic expansion of urban services.~ t- Rural Transition Area, is the area abutting the urban reserve area and is predominantly one to two and a half (2.5) acre residential lots. It is not anticipated that sanitary sewer will be extend to this area for the foreseeable future. Rural Service Area, is the remainder of the City. This area provides for long term, large lot (1 unit per 10 acres) residential use and agricultural or open space areas. Working Paper #1 City of Ramsey Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element Update